Sunscreen Myths Busted !!!!!

We have all accepted that sun protection is pretty important. That said, many of us are believing some pretty weird things about how and when we should be wearing the necessary product. Avoid ugly burns, peeling, blisters — or worse! — by scrapping these crazy sunscreen myths! Here, we bust some common sunscreen myths you might have heard.

MYTH 1: Sunscreens give 100% protection
No sunscreen can provide 100% protection. The term “sunblock” should not be used on sun protection products and this has been an industry recommendation since 2002. Sunscreens should never be used in order to stay in the sun for longer.

MYTH 2: If I apply SPF 15 twice, that makes it SPF 30
A double application of an SPF 15 product does not give a level of protection equivalent to SPF 30. Reapplying sunscreen acts to maintain the expected level of protection and will not increase this level beyond the SPF on pack. Always follow the instructions for application and use.

MYTH 3: If I wear a high SPF sunscreen I won’t get a tan

It is possible to get a tan whilst wearing a high factor SPF. Even though the tan may take longer to develop, your risk of skin damage is lower. Trying to tan quickly by using a low factor SPF will increase the risk of damaging the skin and may also result in sunburn.

Most health experts consider the development of a tan to be an indication that the skin has been damaged and is trying to protect itself against further damage. It is essential that they are made aware of the risks of sun exposure and are discouraged from developing a deeply coloured tan or getting burned

MYTH 4: Cheap sunscreen products don’t work as well as expensive ones
There is a wide range of sunscreen products available to accommodate various lifestyles and budgets. Just because a product is cheaper does not mean that it will work less effectively than a more expensive product claiming the same level of protection.

MYTH 5: I don’t need to apply sunscreen on cloudy days
The sun’s UV rays can penetrate light cloud and therefore it is still possible to be sunburned in the summer when the sky is cloudy and particularly the closer you are to the Equator. It is therefore always best to be safe and apply sunscreens, even on cloudy summer days.

MYTH 6: Wearing sunscreen will stop my body from making vitamin D
It is still possible to get all the vitamin D the body needs from incidental sun exposure, even if you’re wearing sunscreen. Most people have sufficient exposure to the sun in their day-to-day lives to produce adequate amounts of this vitamin. It is not normally necessary to seek extra unprotected sun exposure.

Sunscreens not only prevent the skin from tanning, but mainly help guard ourselves against skin burns, photo ageing, wrinkling pigmentation problems, etc., and in extreme cases, even skin cancer. In fact, sunscreens should be used all through the year, and even during monsoons. The skin must be protected with a sunscreen that provides protection from both ultraviolet A and B rays of the